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Right Brain Brewery Releases Pig Porter Cans

Right Brain Brewery’s award-winning Pig Porter releases November 2nd on draft and makes its debut in 4-pack, 16 ounce cans. Both formats are limited release. 

Founders’ Detroit Taproom to Remain Closed Until 2020; Hires Interim Diversity and Inclusion Director

Founders’ Detroit Taproom to Remain Closed Until 2020; Hires Interim Diversity and Inclusion Director

Founders Brewing Company’s Detroit taproom will remain closed through the end of 2019. In the wake of a now-settled racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a former employee against the Grand Rapids, Michigan-headquartered craft brewery, the company said it will reopen the taproom in “early 2020” and donate all profits to local charities and organizations “through at least 2022.”

Willie’s Superbrew Launches Sparkling Pear & Cinnamon Hard Seltzer

Coming off their first place win as best hard seltzer at Fizz Fight, as voted by over 2,000 attendees, Willie’s Superbrew is continuing to innovate with the release of the first cold weather hard seltzer, Sparkling Pear & Cinnamon.

Firestone Walker Launches XXIII Anniversary Ale Blended with Local Winemakers

Just as the harvest season was getting underway in the Paso Robles wine country, a boisterous group of local winemakers convened with the Firestone Walker brewing team on September 10 for an annual late-summer rite—the blending of the brewery’s next anniversary ale.

Founders Brewing Releases French Toast Bastard

Founders Brewing Co. has announced French Toast Bastard as the next release in the Mothership Series. French Toast Bastard will be the first Mothership Series release to see distribution outside of the brewery’s taprooms.

Modern Times Adds Distribution in Utah

Modern Times is massively excited to announce the dawn of permanent distribution in Utah! For years, we have gazed longingly at our northeastern neighbor, and we couldn’t be more stoked to finally be bringing our delicious beers to our Utah friends on the regular.

Widmer Brothers Releases 2 Winter Beers, Brrr Hoppy Red Ale and Snow Plow Milk Stout

Widmer Brothers Brewing is gearing up for winter with the release of its classic seasonal, Brrr Hoppy Red Ale, and the return of an old favorite, Snow Plow Milk Stout. Brrr will be available in 6- and 12-packs of 12-ounce cans and Snow Plow will be available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans during the winter months.  

Santa Fe Brewing Co. Completes Install of New Brewhouse

Santa Fe Brewing Company’s new Krones 70-barrel brewhouse is now brewing beer. On Monday October 6, they brewed their first production batch on the new system of their flagship 7K IPA.